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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Infomercial Fails” is a rare card of the Memes World series 74, number 22054 of the collection, and the 11th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Infomercial Fails” meme mean?
This format exploits the absurdity of contrast: a mundane task presented as easy becomes an impossible struggle. The actor fights inanimate objects with disproportionate dramatic intensity, turning a simple daily gesture into a comedic disaster. It is used to illustrate disproportionate difficulty or a situation where everything goes wrong ridiculously.
Where does the “Infomercial Fails” meme come from?
The term refers specifically to videos from television commercials, often obsolete, where models fail to perform basic actions. The first documented trace dates back to September 3, 2009, when the collective Everything Is Terrible! published a montage on Funny or Die. A key step occurred on April 18, 2010, with the release of *As Seen on TV: A Tribute to Doing It Wrong* by Derek Lieu on YouTube, using the Beatles' *Help!*. These compilations circulated on Reddit, Imgur, and Tumblr, contributing to the popularity of communities like r/wheredidthesodago. The names of the actors and original shows remain unknown.
- 2009On September 3, Everything Is Terrible! publishes a first montage on Funny or Die.
- 2010On April 18, Derek Lieu releases his tribute on YouTube with the song Help!
How to use the “Infomercial Fails” meme
- Share these videos to comment on an embarrassing mistake made during a presentation.
- Use them as a reaction GIF to highlight the inefficiency of a tool or method.
- Include them in a discussion thread to illustrate a situation where things go wrong.
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The “Infomercial Fails” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 75/100 · #11 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Infomercial Fails” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Infomercial Fails comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is Infomercial Fails?
They are video montages showing TV shopping actors hilariously failing at simple tasks.
Who is Everything Is Terrible !?
It is an online collective known for publishing absurd archives and humorous compilations.
Derek Lieu As Seen on TV origin?
This 2010 video uses clips of failed commercials set to the Beatles' song Help!
Where to find Infomercial Fails?
You can find them mainly on Reddit, Imgur, Tumblr, and via targeted YouTube searches.
How do I get the Infomercial Fails meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Infomercial Fails” is a rare card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Infomercial Fails card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme · Infomercial Fails · FAIL / Epic Fail · checked on October 16, 2026.
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